Beyond Rent: Exploring Property Management
Property management is an ever-changing field that seems to evolve just when you think you have a solid grasp on it. That’s why it’s imperative to stay informed and pivot along with the industry. Rent Manager's Beyond Rent is a brand-new bi-weekly podcast full of the latest trends, technology, and best practices affecting property management today. Hear from true trailblazers and agents of change from all walks of the industry─experienced owners, policy makers, smart-home innovators, and senior-level Rent Manager representatives. Beyond Rent is hosted by Rent Manager’s own Joe Easton, a technology aficionado, seasoned networker, and seeker of conversations that go beyond the surface. New episodes of Beyond Rent will be available bi-weekly on all major podcast platforms
Episodes
125 episodes
How to Enhance Resident Experiences & Reduce Operational Costs with Smart Technology for Multifamily
Sara Wiggs joins the podcast to discuss the resident experience in terms of technology and the ways smart home technology can maximize operational savings and generate revenue for owners and management companies.By leveraging cutting-edg...
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Episode 124
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41:34
The Evolution of Manufactured Housing
In the past, the manufactured housing industry was plagued with outdated terminology and negative connotations. Today, manufactured homes are no longer considered “trailers” or “mobile home parks”—they’re like any other dwelling, except they’re...
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Episode 123
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49:16
Career Path Enhancement with AI
Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to change the way we conduct business and shape how individuals perform various duties throughout their careers.Steve Cunningham of Simple Academy joins the podcast to discuss the evolution of Open ...
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Episode 122
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40:33
Success by Pushing Out of Your Comfort Zone
Tara Samuels joins the podcast to discuss how stepping out of your comfort zone to make new connections can change your life, why networking takes work, and the importance of nurturing relationships and having impactful conversations.Tar...
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Episode 121
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45:04
Maintenance Coordination Utilizing the 5W Method
Sam Heimerl joins the podcast to discuss how his organization transitioned from relying on a spreadsheet for maintenance requests to using Rent Manager as its maintenance coordination solution. This change allowed the company to implement new m...
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Episode 120
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43:05
Transforming Communities: A Veteran's Path from Military to Real Estate
In this inspirational episode, Joe Jackson of Prime Oak Capital joins the podcast to discuss his journey from growing up in manufactured homes to being in the Marine Corps for 20 years to his transition to the real estate industry—specifically,...
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Episode 119
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51:08
Applying Lean Six Sigma to Streamline Multifamily Operations
Lean Six Sigma helps identify and eliminate waste and optimize efficiency to add value for the customer. The multifamily industry has many complex processes, and applying Lean Six Sigma practices to existing processes can improve both the resid...
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Episode 118
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1:16:35
AI Revolution in Property Management: Boosting Efficiency and Resident Satisfaction
Artificial intelligence (AI) is continuously evolving and changing how we operate. While every residential property management company is different, most experience similar pain points. And by observing these commonalities, you’ll find a lot of...
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Episode 117
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38:57
The National Apartment Association’s (NAA) 20 on the Rise Program
In 2019, the National Apartment Association (NAA) launched the 20 in their Twenties Program, which was founded as a way for NAA to engage with emerging leaders in the property management industry. Duy Vu of The Associated Management Co...
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Episode 116
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38:06
All About Amenities & Green Initiatives
Implementing green initiatives and amenities has become increasingly important in the property management world. Both can positively impact the bottom line and make residents, investors, and owners feel good about improving the environment....
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Episode 115
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34:59
How to Utilize AI for Effective Revenue Management
The world of real estate investments has many challenges—lack of visibility and transparency across data sets; errors in data sets; potential loss of money on deals; and slow decision making.Arunabh Dastidar of Leni joins the podcast to ...
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Episode 114
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35:56
Rent Manager User Conference Live With Uptown Rental Properties
Angie Reynolds of Uptown Rental Properties joins the podcast live at the 2024 Rent Manager User Conference (RMUC) to discuss her 20+ year career in the property management industry and her journey with implementing new processes and technology....
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Episode 113
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45:02
Career Advancement in the Multifamily Industry
There are multiple layers involved in developing a strong career path in property management—building a foundation in industry awareness; understanding organizational strategy; and identifying what you can do to help the organization reach its ...
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Episode 112
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33:28
The Future of Leasing Technology
As companies progress nowadays, many are moving away from the “grow at all costs” philosophy and toward a more specialized approach—focusing on profitability while maintaining a great consumer experience and being compliance driven.
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Episode 111
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36:24
Pricing Optimization & Lease Renewals
Pricing units is a very manual, time-consuming process, especially during lease renewals. Leveraging a revenue management tool can help by providing a way to understand the market and pricing optimization.Greg Warner of Revvy joins the p...
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Episode 110
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38:10
Accessible Housing for Property Management
According to the CDC, over 70 million U.S. adults are disabled in some way. As a result, accessible housing is an important dwelling type for the property management industry to provide and is required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (AD...
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Episode 109
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39:32
How an Owner Benefit Package Can Maintain and Maximize Relationships
With so many regulations to follow in the property management industry, it can be challenging for property managers to ensure compliance, maintain day-to-day operations, and maximize their relationships with owners.John Higgins of Steady...
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Episode 108
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35:45
Improving Operations Through Automation Software
Transitioning from a manual software process to an automated process can be challenging. However, when automation software is implemented correctly, it creates a better experience for both residents and the property management team by enabling ...
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Episode 107
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36:59
How Generative AI is Streamlining Property Management
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a continually evolving technology, especially for the property management industry. Samantha Bohm of Collen AI joins the podcast to discuss how automation and AI work together to streamline tedious, time-consumin...
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Episode 106
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31:51
Customer and Resident Retention Strategies You Can Use
While customer and resident retention is a simple concept to understand, it’s not always easy to maintain in a competitive environment.Tom Clements of Pest Share joins the podcast to discuss strategies that business owners and property m...
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Episode 105
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35:42
What to Expect from the Rent Manager User Conference (RMUC)
The Rent Manager User Conference (RMUC) is taking place this fall. Brittany Christerson, COO of London Computer Systems/Rent Manager, joins the podcast to discuss what is offered at the conference, the benefits of attending, and what to expect ...
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Episode 104
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28:09
How to Eliminate Owner Churn and Grow Your Portfolio
Owner retention is a challenge with the average churn or attrition rate in the property management industry at about 25%. Even if you’re performing well, you can still lose clients because most owner turnover is caused by sales and not necessar...
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Episode 103
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43:34
Reducing Fraud with Income Verification
The rise in fraud has created a need for advanced technology to verify resident income through various screening processes in the property management industry.Ashli Allen of AmRent and George Homoelle of Ibbie join the podcast to discuss...
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Episode 102
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36:57
The Importance of EV Charging for Multifamily Communities
As electric vehicles (EV) continue to rise in popularity, there is a growing need for EV charging stations in the multifamily industry. Unfortunately, this need can be a challenge for properties with a more complex electrical infrastructure.
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Episode 101
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33:09
The Past, Present, & Future Of Property Management
Beyond Rent has reached its 100th episode! To celebrate, we’ve added video to enrich your podcast experience. You can also follow Beyond Rent on social media now! Links to the video and our social profiles are shared below.Beyond Rent’s ...
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Episode 100
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41:49